The More I Drink
Blake Shelton
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He was sittin' at the bar, sippin' on a regular Coke We were drinkin' and smokin' and makin' him the butt of our jokes We all said, "Man, what happened to you? Why can't you just have a few?" He said, "I would if I could, but it's probably best that I don't." 'Cause the more I drink, the more I drink Yeah, I'm the world's greatest lover and a dancin' machine I get loud, I get proud, and it gets worse Well, if I have one, I'll have thirteen Naw, there ain't no in-between 'Cause the more I drink, the more I drink A couple of cold ones, and somebody hands me a shot Hell, even buck-tooth and bow-legged women start lookin' hot And pretty soon I'm bummin' cigarettes, and sweet talkin' some big brunette Yeah, once I get on a roll, ain't no tellin' where I'll stop 'Cause the more I drink, the more I drink Yeah, I'm the world's greatest lover and a dancin' machine I get loud, I get proud, and it gets worse Well, if I have one, I'll have thirteen Naw, there ain't no in-between 'Cause the more I drink, the more I drink Yep, yep Hmm, that's what I'm talking about Man, if I have one, I'll have thirteen And they can't get me off the karaoke machine The more I drink, the more I drink Yeah, the more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink
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Written by: CHARLES DUBOIS, DAVE TURNBULL, DAVID LEE MURPHY
Lyrics © CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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11 facts about this song
Song's Origin"The More I Drink" is a country song by the American artist Blake Shelton. It was released in 2007 as the second single from his fifth studio album, "Pure BS."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "The More I Drink" performed well on country music charts. It peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and claimed the number three spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was penned by three talented songwriters - David Lee Murphy, Chris DuBois, and Dave Turnbull. Murphy is a well-known country singer-songwriter, and DuBois is a frequent collaborator of Brad Paisley.
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Controversial ThemeThe song, with lyrics like "The more I drink, the more I drink", deals with the theme of excessive drinking which raised some controversies. However, it was generally viewed as a humorous take on the tendency to overdrink.
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Traditional Country Elements"The More I Drink" is notable for its traditional country elements, featuring instruments like the pedal steel guitar and fiddle, which gave it a classic country sound feel.
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Video ConceptThe music video for "The More I Drink" was directed by Roman White and features Blake Shelton in a bar setting with several people having fun and antics related to the song's theme.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its controversial theme, "The More I Drink" was a commercial success. It was certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), signifying sales of over 500,000 digital downloads.
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Live Performances"The More I Drink" has become a staple at Blake Shelton's live shows, highlighting its popularity with fans.
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Critic ReviewsThe song was generally well-received by critics, who noted both its catchy melody and humorous yet provocative lyrics.
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Album’s SuccessThe song contributed to the overall success of Shelton's album "Pure BS", which was certified Gold by the RIAA, indicating sales of over 500,000 copies.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists, highlighting its appeal and enduring popularity within the country music community.
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